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Weekend Reads: 18 – 20 May

Who’s hearing wedding bells? The royal wedding is tomorrow, and everyone’s exploding with excitement. We’re going to load you with everything we know about the royal family, from what food they’re serving at the wedding reception to the Queen’s favourite food. You’ll also learn how to live to a ripe old age and get a whiff of France’s cheesy drama.

Enough with stuffy, overly-formal weddings. This royal wedding is going to have an all-American favourite: food trucks.

Did you know that Queen Elizabeth loves chocolate? The royal family’s personal chef gives us a peek into their favourite foods and guilty pleasures.

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Just across the English Channel, French cheesemakers are outraged by the new laws governing Camembert.

According to this 109-year-old lady, bacon is the new superfood.

Put your avocado pits and skins to good use! They can dye your stuff a beautiful millennial pink.

Have you been drinking wine wrong? Here’s everything you need to know about the correct way to drink wine.

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Avengers fans can get their very own Infinity Gauntlets at Disneyland! It’s even better than the one Thanos has because you don’t need to kill half the universe for it, and it doubles as a cup.

Lament and despair, whisky fans: two of the best Japanese whiskys are running out.

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Weekend Reads: 11 – 13 May

It’s Mother’s Day this weekend! We hope you’ve got something planned, but if you don’t, then you’re in luck – we’ve got just what you need to salvage the situation. Also, is it a coincidence that a blueberry fits perfectly in a raspberry? According to Justin Timberlake, absolutely not.

Mother’s Day checklist: Dinner? Check. Flowers? Check. Presents? Don’t panic just yet! Here are some gift ideas perfect for a foodie mum.

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Cr: foodandwine.com

If you love doughnuts and need a holiday, then this 80-mile doughnut trail in Ohio is the place for you.

In other doughnut-related news, do you fancy being doughnut company Entenmann’s Chief Donut Officer?

Reese’s Pieces and Reese Witherspoon are so adorable, they’re pretty much everyone’s OTP.

It’s time to up your Instagram game with these tips and tricks to help you take drool-worthy photos.

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Justin Timberlake is making “brasberries” – stuffing blueberries into raspberries – a thing.

Tequila shots have nothing on these yummy tequila cocktails.

A truck carrying 12 tons of chocolate flipped over on a Polish highway. Nobody was badly hurt and the roads are now a chocolate river, making this one of the coolest traffic accidents ever.

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Weekend Reads: 4 – 6 May

Kick start your weekend with a dinner at the cutest hotpot place we’ve ever seen! As for dessert, get your hands on the three new flavours Ben & Jerry’s has just released – perfect for cookie dough lovers.

 

Quit throwing away your citrus fruit peels! Breathe new life into them with these cool hacks.

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Cr: townandcountrymag.com

We’re even more hyped for the Royal Wedding after we figured out the hidden meaning behind the wedding cake.

Vegan foods can be indulgent – just take a look at these recipes for vegan comfort foods!

If you’re a fan of Bob Dylan, you’ve got to get your hands on his very own brand of whiskey.

The cutest hotpot ever features Hello Kitty and teddy bears.

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Can’t get enough of cookie dough? Ben & Jerry’s has three new flavours just for you.

The Internet is rejoicing: Pizza Rat is back!

It’s time for procrastination! Here are some weird and wonderful food videos trending online.

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Weekend Reads: 17 – 29 April

Celebrate the last weekend of April in style, with a glass of wine and a rosé marshmallow. Have a bit of chocolate too – it’s good for your health. We’ve also got to ask: are you Team Ramsay or Team Bourdain when it comes to a vegan diet?

The trailer for Crazy Rich Asians has been making its rounds on the internet, but can you recognise any of the Singapore restaurants featured in the trailer?

Last week we talked about Gordon Ramsay’s vegan diet, and this week we’re looking at Anthony Bourdain’s opinions on the Impossible Burger.

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The world is on a rosé craze this summer, and it just got better with these rosé-infused marshmallows, perfect for roasting over a fire.

And have you heard about the ice cream sandwiches that KFC Japan are selling?

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Thanks to Starbucks, you can now get foam on top of all your coffees, even cold ones.

If you can’t get enough of the crispy, cheesy satisfaction that is pizza, then this pizza museum is for you!

Pizza may not be your thing, but what about fries? Martin Zwerts, hugely popular in the Netherlands, is opening a flagship fry shop in Singapore.

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Dark chocolate is good for you, but don’t take it from us. Take it from the scientists who published a paper about it!

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Weekend Reads: 20 – 22 April

Raise a glass to Fridays, and also the massive rosé-themed party coming up in New York! In this Weekend Reads, we’re dying to check out Gordon Ramsay’s new (and improved?) diet, and are bubbling with excitement about the unexpected places you can find bubble tea.

Gordon Ramsay, perhaps the most outspoken anti-vegan chef, is eating his own words: he’s going vegan.

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Even cup noodles can get an atas makeover, and the results are nothing if not Instagrammable.

How popular can a mug get? This one garnered almost 90,000 likes on Facebook.

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We’re always craving food, but we can’t always afford the calories. That’s why these food-themed items are exactly what we need!

This high school senior had a great idea for her graduation photos and we’re lovin’ them.

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Get a ticket to the rosé party at Governor’s Island in New York and be tickled pink!

If you’re a huge bubble tea fan (who isn’t?), then you have to try this bubble tea toast.

Meet the wonder woman who’s making waves in the wine industry.

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Weekend Reads: 13 – 15 April

What a week! We’re celebrating both National Grilled Cheese Day and Songkran, so stay tuned for some exciting weekend reads!

Burger and fries are a match made in heaven, but this fry-encased burger takes the classic pairing to a whole new level.

If you’re that person who mixes mayo and ketchup, here’s some good news: “mayochup” now comes in a bottle.

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Cr: cheeseandprovisions.com

To celebrate America’s National Grilled Cheese Day (12 April), here are some creative grilled cheese recipes you can try in your own kitchen.

Celebrating Songkran in Thailand? You’ll want to know all about the best Songkran spots in Bangkok.

Modern technology is amazing. It’s given us phones, cars, and water bottles that double up as wallets.

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What was it like to dine on the Titanic? Find out here.

Korea’s beloved ugly pretzels will arrive in Singapore on 24 April. Here’s how you can get your hands on one for free!

Find out all about Singapore’s food heritage at these events during the Singapore Heritage Festival.

The Carolina Reaper just sent a man to the ER. No, the Carolina Reaper isn’t a professional wrestler – it’s a chilli pepper.

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Weekend Reads: 6 – 8 April

Another week has passed, and that means it’s time for a whole new set of Weekend Reads. Read on for some intriguing stories about Snapple facts, Sophie Turner (aka Sansa Stark), the newest place to get your bubble tea fix, and more!

When Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner isn’t running Winterfell as Lady Stark, she’s busy critiquing sausages on Instagram.

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Here’s the answer to the question we’ve asked for most of our lives: are Snapple facts true?

Dream job alert! Get paid to travel the world and think up new yoghurt flavours. Shh, we’re updating our resumes.

In other dairy-related news, this ice cream shop is coming up with a new flavour inspired by the Royal Wedding Cake. Ya know, for all us plebs out there.

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You’ll definitely want these colour-changing gins for your next drinking session.

Speaking of cool drinks, check out the handmade flavoured pearls at Singapore’s newest bubble tea shop.

McDonald’s is jumping on the health bandwagon with their Red Rice Porridge, and it seems to be pretty good.

The fast-food chain is being nice to Mother Nature too, by phasing out plastic straws.

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Weekend Reads: 30 Mar – 1 Apr

A long weekend’s coming up, so that means you can catch up on all the cool new things happening around the world. This week, we’re all about dreams coming true. Read on to find out more!

We all love guacamole, but this hotel went the extra mile and organised a party for it.

Disney’s just released unicorn cupcakes in Disney World, and we’re in love.

This must be the week of childhood dreams coming true because Disney’s making Pizza Planet from “Toy Story” a reality.

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All our adult fantasies are becoming reality too. Time to pack your bags and hit the wine theme park in France!

In local news, these 7 Singaporean restaurants are ranked as one of the 50 best restaurants in Asia.

Rumour has it that American milkshake chain Shake Shack is making its way to Singapore.  

If you’re going to a dinner party soon, then you’d better remember these dinner party rules.

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Weekend Reads: 23 – 25 March

Hear ye, hear ye. Chope’s collection of the hottest news in the food world is out! In this edition of Weekend Reads, check out the supermarket that’s selling 3-kilo buckets of Nutella, Popeye’s new and delightfully sinful menu, and how to get free Ben & Jerry’s for a year.

Guess who’s jumping on the brunch bandwagon? Popeye’s is now selling fried chicken waffles, and you can bet they’re selling like hotcakes.

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Cr: vice.com

Whoever said you can’t buy happiness obviously hasn’t seen these 3-kilo buckets of Nutella, sold only in one supermarket in Germany. Someone get us plane tickets!

Not all heroes wear capes. This woman DESTROYED her male opponent in a cotton candy eating contest.

This awesome ship-shaped barbecue is making waves all over the Internet.

Get a sneak peek of the Royal Wedding: Prince Harry and fiancee have finally picked a bakery for their wedding cake!

Durian season is finally here! With Mao Shan Wang prices at an all-time low, grab all the durian you can get your hands on with this list of sellers.

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Cr: eatbook.sg

Here’s how you can get a year’s supply of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream for free.

Our Muslim friends can rejoice and get a taste of Subway cookies, because Subway is finally applying for a Halal certificate.

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Weekend Reads: 16 – 18 March

St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, and we’re itching to get our hands on the happy hour deals out there. Before you go pub-hopping in the brightest green clothes you can find, check out this edition of Weekend Reads for the best St. Patrick’s hotspots in town, ideas for getting rid of that pesky hangover the next day, and more.

Wine or coffee, coffee or wine? This intoxicating Cold Brew Wine gives you both in one sip, and it tastes like grown-up heaven.

Hangovers are no fun. Thankfully, we have a list of weird and wonderful home remedies that might (no promises!) get rid of that pounding in your head.

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Cr: london.eater.com

Our beloved Hawker Chan had a 3-day pop-up in London.

Make the most of your weekend with our guide to Singapore’s hottest St. Paddy’s venues.

The table where Anthony Bourdain and Barack Obama shared a bún chả is memorialised in a glass case – chopsticks included.

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For more celebrity power pairings, watch Gordon Ramsay and James Corden dodge spicy questions and try the world’s weirdest foods. Bon appetit!

Be your own barista (and impress your friends) with this mug.

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Next in the lineup of pink treats – Starbucks’ Strawberry Honey Blossom Creme Frappuccino.

Get yo’ boozy bubble teas at Jekyll & Hyde hot spot Wan!  

Are you feeling Guinness fatigue? Try these craft Irish stouts instead.

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Weekend Reads: 9 – 11 March

Happy International Women’s Day! This week, Chope celebrates the awesome women gracing Singapore’s F&B industry. We’re also dishing out amazing news for Coca-Cola fans, wine enthusiasts, and birthday cake lovers. Stay tuned for more deets!

Y’all, Japan’s F&B scene gets all the good (maybe) stuff. Next up: Coca-Cola plans to mix alcohol into their fizzy drink.

Speaking of Coca-Cola, the peach flavour is now in Singapore?! Hold our laptops. We’re on our way.

This smashing new birthday trend shows that age is truly just a number.

Wine connoisseurs will be thrilled to know that someone has finally found a way to make (almost) instant wine in a pot. Bottoms up!

With this cool meal prep tip, you’ll never eat cheap, unhealthy takeaway again.

Jimmy Kimmel’s an amazing host – he’s funny, witty, and packs great snack boxes too!

Did you know green gummy bears are actually strawberry-flavoured? And other ‘omgwhat’ facts about food.

We’ve looked at women chefs in Singapore who have us in awe, now 15 chefs from around the world talk about the women and food that inspire them.

And in case you’re wondering what’s all this about Singapore’s feud with an Australian food writer – here you go. #fooddrama

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Go ooh-lala at the fanciest McDonald’s in the world. They even sell lobster rolls!

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Weekend Reads: 2 – 4 March

Each new month brings new trends and food fads. Start March on the right foot with a Game of Thrones-themed dinner party, updates on Singapore’s latest food crazes, and lots of pork belly!

Stay on top of local food trends and be the coolest kid in the kitchen with these predictions for this year’s food crazes.

Pork belly: so good but so unhealthy. Hold up, it’s actually one of the top 10 healthiest foods in the world!

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Look out, Game of Thrones fans – winter is coming. Have a feast fit for a dragon at the GoT-themed dinner party happening this weekend.

Oreos are a universally loved treat, but how much do you really know about them? Here are 5 fun facts about your favourite snack.

Prison food is disgusting… right? Not always. Find out how inmates in the UK are getting amazing meals in their cells.

Matt Abergel from Yardbird lets us in on the top 11 restaurants to visit when you’re in Hong Kong.

We’ve tried nasi lemaks from $2.50 to $30, but the next one on our list is this tempura version of a local classic.

What better way to document your big night out than with a photo of your beautiful cocktail? Learn how to take picture-perfect cocktail shots (pun intended) with master mixologist Colleen Hughes.

This Instagram account creates the cutest pictures using food and other unexpected things.

Feeding the Oscar’s is worth 6 figures. You read that right.

Check out this flower-shaped marshmallow that actually blooms.

Scout out the best budget eats in town with this guide to Singapore’s yummiest hawker foods.

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